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Call of Duty helps Xbox Game Pass to quarterly revenue record
Microsoft has revealed its first quarter results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting Game Pass figures and Call of Duty Black Ops 6's big launch, but hardware revenue continues to decline.
Nov. 1, 2024
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Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
The Xbox maker puts another lawsuit aiming to stop its purchase of Activision Blizzard to bed.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Rare alum Craig Duncan appointed Xbox Game Studios head
At the end of November, Duncan will oversee Xbox's first-party developers, including Halo Studios, The Coalition, and more.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Xbox games will be available on Android next month
Android owners can soon play and purchase games directly from the Xbox app.
Oct. 12, 2024
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Microsoft discontinues Hololens 2 with no successor in sight
Microsoft calls it quits on mixed reality hardware after the Hololens 2's five-year run, but will continue to support the headset until the end of 2027.
Oct. 2, 2024
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Xbox expands Research division to collaborate with game developers
A new program within the Xbox Research division allows developers to give the console maker feedback and help it improve in key areas.
Oct. 1, 2024
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'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money:' Krafton CEO says Tango Gameworks acquisition is about legacy
'It's a team that should be encouraged to create something new and continue their journey.'
Sept. 19, 2024
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CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
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Jyamma Games, other devs claim Microsoft 'doesn't care' about their Xbox ports
More third-party studios are speaking out about their difficulties making (or porting) their games for Xbox's dual current-gen consoles.
Sept. 4, 2024
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'Nightmare' porting process drove Haak developer Blingame to cancel Xbox version
Blingame claims Xbox's porting process for Haak was the worst it's ever had to deal with, and was so taxing that killing the port was its only option.
Aug. 20, 2024
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Report: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard launch studio focused on franchise spinoffs
The alleged new developer may be tasked with expanding series and restarting franchises Activision Blizzard put on ice years ago.
Aug. 3, 2024
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Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Xbox hardware revenue dipped by 13 percent across the last fiscal year, and Microsoft expects that trend to continue.
July 31, 2024